he devastation left by Hurricane Michael in several states is still coming into focus, with coastal Florida cities destroyed beyond recognition, and homes, businesses and agriculture torn or swamped from Georgia to Virginia.

Five members of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit in Paducah learned Sunday they'd be heading down south to help with recovery efforts. Less than 48 hours later, they were on the road with three boats and four engines in tow.

Gaining fury with every passing hour, Hurricane Michael closed in Wednesday on the Florida Panhandle with potentially catastrophic winds of 150 mph, the most powerful storm on record ever to menace the stretch of fishing towns, military bases and spring-break beaches.

Hurricane Michael, a now Category 4 storm, is expected to hit the Florida Panhandle this afternoon. The hurricane has the potential to become one of the Panhandle's worst hurricanes in memory. We are tracking this storm and will bring you…